barbell single leg split squat
- Target
- quads
- Secondary
- glutes, hamstrings, calves
- Equipment
- barbell
- Body part
- upper legs
Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.
- Take a large step forward with one leg, keeping your torso upright.
- Lower your body by bending your front knee and hip, while keeping your back leg straight.
- Continue lowering until your front thigh is parallel to the ground.
- Pause for a moment, then push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.
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